Description
A delightful and moist cake that marries the nutty flavors of pistachio with the sweetness of pineapple, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of pistachio cake mix
- 1 can crushed pineapple, drained
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine the pistachio cake mix, drained crushed pineapple, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Frost the top with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle additional chopped pistachios on top if desired.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature eggs and consider toasting pistachios for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg